WEIGHT TRAINING      1 Credit Hour

Catalog description

This course is designed to teach students the correct technique in lifting with machines, free weights and body weight in a safe and effective manner. Students learn scientific methods (macrocycle, mesocycle and microcycle) on how to correctly design a resistance training workout based around desired goals of strength, endurance, hypertrophy, power and speed. Students will be tested on the application of their knowledge by having to design an 8 week training planning with specific training principles used.